JAMES RUCKER
Savannah,GA
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Customer service and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Unaccompanied Minor Escort
Prospect Airport Services
Charlotte, NC
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Junior Designer
Southwood Corperation
Rock Hill, SC
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Developed interior and exterior physical branding strategies.
- Spearheaded design of branded signage, decor, and installations for diverse clientele across banking, professional sports, multi-family residential, commercial, medical, and entertainment sectors.
- Managed direct client communication and expectations.
- Collaborated in crafting presentations that utilized impactful design elements to enhance visual storytelling.
- Prepared construction drawings for the factory floor on site.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and refine design specifications.
Architectural Intern
Ann Miano
Charlotte, United States
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Utilized computer program AutoCAD and prepared design plans
- Completed accurate site measurements
- Created and modified drawings in AutoCAD and SketchUp Pro
- Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure
- Recommended minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing sets
- Reviewed project goals and objectives with project manager and Clients
- Created new and innovative approaches to problems and discussed strategies with Lead Architect
- Analyzed project feasibility and costs to evaluate feasibility of goals, budget and client design demands in consideration of other project parameters
Arts Coordinator
Brace Family YMCA
Charlotte, NC
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture
- Monitored inventory to Prepare and gather materials for detailed lesson plans
- Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed instructional program
- Organized daily Staff schedules
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks, including, sweeping, pulling weeds, using water hoses for wash-down of grounds or buildings, painting equipment and power washer
- Worked with Up to 530 Children weekly
Board Member
Brace Family YMCA
Charlotte, North Carolina
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Strengthened volunteer and Teen program operations by proactively managing and optimizing The branches Leaders Club
- Reporting on progress and events to the board
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Production Design: Art Direction
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA05.2027
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC01.2024
High School Diploma -
Providence High School
Charlotte, NC05.2017
No Degree - Architecture
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Group supervision and management
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Client interaction
- Architectural knowledge
- Client consulting
- First aid and CPR certified
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp Pro
Timeline
Unaccompanied Minor Escort
Prospect Airport Services
02.2024 - 08.2024
Junior Designer
Southwood Corperation
01.2020 - 01.2022
Architectural Intern
Ann Miano
06.2018 - 10.2018
Arts Coordinator
Brace Family YMCA
04.2017 - 08.2017
Board Member
Brace Family YMCA
08.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Production Design: Art Direction
Savannah College of Art And Design
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Central Piedmont Community College
High School Diploma -
Providence High School
No Degree - Architecture
University of North Carolina At Charlotte